6'6" rod too short? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FullFlavorPike · 08-01-2017, 06:39 PM

I really like my Daiwa VIP 270 for a 20# rod, and I might want to try the 865H as a 40# yoyo/dropper loop rod. I want a little more backbone than an 870, and I think the 865 would be perfect.

The length gives me pause. I don't know if I am going to miss that extra six inches when I have to swing the rod out over the bow of the 15' Prowler if a fish runs under the boat. On the other hand, it's not a huge difference in length.

Anybody have success or failure stories with a 6'6" rod ?

08-01-2017, 06:39 PM	#1
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	6'6" rod too short? I really like my Daiwa VIP 270 for a 20# rod, and I might want to try the 865H as a 40# yoyo/dropper loop rod. I want a little more backbone than an 870, and I think the 865 would be perfect. The length gives me pause. I don't know if I am going to miss that extra six inches when I have to swing the rod out over the bow of the 15' Prowler if a fish runs under the boat. On the other hand, it's not a huge difference in length. Anybody have success or failure stories with a 6'6" rod ?